Architecture - Compaq Deskpro AP500 Supplementary Manual

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The following table shows how the BX chipsets compare to the LX technology.
Key Features Supported by Intel Pentium II Chipsets
Feature
Processor FSB
Memory – Max/type
IDE
AGP
USB
ACPI
CUSTOMER BENEFITS
Performance. Support for up to 1 GB of SDRAM provides support for memory-
intensive applications and data files. This increases system performance.
Speed. Clock speeds of 350 MHz and above are possible with support for the 100-MHz
Front Side Bus.
Support for better, faster graphics. Brings built-in support for Accelerated Graphics
Port (AGP) technology.
ACPI-ready. ACPI defines a hardware interface that allows a standard way to integrate
power management features throughout the workstation system. Since the workstation
ships standard with the ACPI hardware, you will be able to utilize ACPI features once
future ACPI-enabled Microsoft operating systems become available.
Q. Does the Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 use the Highly Parallel System

Architecture?

A. No. The Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 does not use the Highly Parallel
System Architecture.
Q. Why is Compaq not using the Highly Parallel System Architecture for this
product?
A. In keeping with our strategy of optimizing our product lines to meet the needs of
specific target markets, we use the Compaq Highly Parallel System Architecture in our
high-performance line of products, since the applications targeted for this line are most
apt to benefit from the technology. The Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 is
targeted at price/performance-conscious users in the workstation market who must
balance their desire for performance with a desire for value.
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Compaq Workstations - Key Techn ologies
440LX Chipset
(440LX/PIIX-4)
66 MHz
512 MB SDRAM
ECC supported
UltraDMA/33
Yes
2 ports
Yes
440BX Chipset
(443BX/PIIX-4)
66 MHz or 100 MHz
1 GB SDRAM
ECC supported
UltraDMA/33
Yes
2 ports
Yes